Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our website or services.

Last Updated: November 1, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to GR4SKLNS. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the GR4SKLNS website (https://gr4sklns.com) and the character creation services we provide. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

GR4SKLNS is a business registered in the United Kingdom (Registration No: 78170160) with its principal place of business at 6 Amy Corner, East Helenberg, DE65 6JG.

2. Website Use

2.1 Account Creation

To purchase services or access certain features of our website, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and to update your information as needed.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

When using our website, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
  • Use the website to transmit harmful code, including viruses, malware, or other disruptive technologies
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with the website's functionality
  • Engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, or impair the website
  • Use automated means (such as robots, spiders, or scrapers) to access the website
  • Collect or harvest personal information about other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation with a person or entity

2.3 Content Submission

If you submit content to our website (such as comments, feedback, or character design requirements), you grant GR4SKLNS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purpose of providing our services and operating our business.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit and that such content does not violate the rights of any third party.

3. Services and Orders

3.1 Service Description

GR4SKLNS provides character creation services, including 2D design, 3D modeling, animation, concept art, and character sheets. The specific details of each service are described on our website and may be further clarified during the ordering process.

3.2 Order Process

When you place an order, you are making an offer to purchase our services. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order at our discretion. An order is not accepted until we confirm acceptance by email or by beginning work on your project.

After placing an order, you will be required to provide specific information about your character design requirements. The completeness and clarity of this information may affect our ability to deliver services according to your expectations.

3.3 Payment

Prices for our services are listed on our website and are subject to change without notice. All prices are in US Dollars unless otherwise specified.

Payment terms:

  • For orders under $500: Full payment is required upfront before work begins.
  • For orders over $500: A 50% deposit is required to begin work, with the remaining balance due before final delivery of files.

We accept payment via credit/debit cards and other methods specified on our website. By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the payment method.

3.4 Delivery

We will make reasonable efforts to deliver services within the timeframes indicated on our website or communicated during the ordering process. However, all delivery dates are estimates and not guarantees.

Delivery may be delayed if:

  • You fail to provide necessary information or feedback in a timely manner
  • You request significant changes to the initial requirements
  • Circumstances beyond our reasonable control arise (see Force Majeure)

Final deliverables will be provided in the file formats specified in the service description or as otherwise agreed.

3.5 Revisions and Modifications

Each service includes a specific number of revision rounds as detailed in the service description. Additional revisions beyond the included rounds may incur extra charges.

Significant changes to the initial requirements after work has begun may be treated as a new order and may incur additional fees.

4. User Responsibilities and Conduct

4.1 Appropriate Content

You agree not to request character designs that:

  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
  • Contain illegal, obscene, offensive, or defamatory content
  • Promote discrimination, hatred, or violence against any person or group
  • Include explicit sexual content involving minors or non-consensual scenarios
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to refuse any order that we believe violates these guidelines.

4.2 Communication

You agree to communicate with us in a respectful and professional manner. We reserve the right to terminate services if you engage in abusive, threatening, or inappropriate behavior toward our team members.

4.3 Feedback and Cooperation

Timely feedback is essential for the successful completion of your project. You agree to review drafts and provide clear feedback within the timeframes we specify. Delays in providing feedback may extend delivery timelines accordingly.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of GR4SKLNS or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without our express written permission.

5.2 Rights to Deliverables

Upon full payment, you will receive the following rights to the character designs we create for you:

  • Standard Commercial License: The right to use the character designs for commercial and non-commercial purposes, including in games, animations, marketing materials, and merchandise.
  • This license is non-exclusive, meaning we may use similar design elements in work for other clients.
  • You may not sell, redistribute, or license the design files themselves to third parties.
  • You may not claim copyright ownership of the designs or register them as trademarks without our written permission.

For exclusive rights or additional licensing options, please contact us to discuss custom arrangements.

5.3 Portfolio Usage

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, we reserve the right to display and use the character designs we create for you in our portfolio, website, social media, and other promotional materials. If you require confidentiality, please discuss this with us before placing your order.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GR4SKLNS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use our website or services
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website
  • Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our website

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. Therefore, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GR4SKLNS and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of our website or services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
  • Any content you submit to our website or provide for your character design projects

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website or services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use our website and services will immediately cease
  • If your account is terminated, you may lose access to any content or information associated with your account
  • All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of our website or services shall be resolved as follows:

  1. The parties will attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute through direct negotiation.
  2. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days through negotiation, either party may refer the dispute to mediation under the rules of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR).
  3. If the dispute is not resolved through mediation within 60 days, the dispute shall be finally resolved by arbitration under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).

Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief from the courts for matters related to data security, intellectual property, or unauthorized access to the service.

11. General Provisions

11.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and GR4SKLNS regarding your use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements.

11.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

11.3 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, epidemics, civil unrest, government actions, or technological failures.

11.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

11.5 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@gr4sklns.com

Phone: +447451996217

Address: 6 Amy Corner, East Helenberg, DE65 6JG, United Kingdom